Circle launches USDC Match service allowing institutions to collect redemption fees via auctions
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Circle has introduced the USDC Match service, enabling eligible institutions to manage redemption fees through an auction mechanism. This service pre-funds auctions to match USDC minting and redemption orders hourly, where the redemption party subsidizes the minting party by paying a fee. Both parties are required to pre-fund before placing an order: the redemption party deposits USDC, and the minting party transfers USD into a dedicated Match balance, which is then converted to restricted USDC. A one-minute lock-up period prevents immediate order cancellation, though new orders and price improvements are permitted. Unmatched orders are handled according to the client-set rules, including Fallback, Roll, or Cancel.
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- 1Unclassified fact stationOct 22, 00:00recorded Oct 25, 04:31single sourcerevised
Circle推出USDC拍卖机构收费功能
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- circle
- Action：
- 推出USDC拍卖服务
- Object：
- 机构客户
- Occurred (fact side)：
- Oct 22, 00:00
- Published (valid side)：
- Oct 25, 04:00
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- Oct 25, 04:31
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Report first recorded Oct 25, 04:31
Circle introduced USDC Match, a service that pairs eligible institutional USDC mint and redemption orders in hourly, prefunded auctions. Matched redeemers fund mint rebates, with clearing fees capped at the customer's maximum or Circle's Express rate. This service is open to eligible institutional Circle Mint customers, requiring approval and varying by jurisdiction, and does not guarantee matching or fee savings.
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